How to upgrade Infinix Hot 2 X510 to Android 6 Marshmallow

Infinix has released Marshmallow (Android 6) for the Infinix Hot 2 (X510) . This update requires the phone to be running on stock ROM (not rooted) and also on stock recovery. Reverting the phone to unrooted state (stock ROM) and stock recovery isn’t difficult but the challenge most people have with the Infinix X510 is booting this phone into stock recovery since Volume up + Power and ADB don’t work. In this guide, We’ll be showing you how to bypass these restrictions and successfully upgrade your Infinix Hot 2 X510 to Marshmallow.

* Note: Ensure your phone’s battery is over 50% before you proceed

Is the Marshmallow update meant for the X510 1GB or 2GB RAM version?

It is meant for both variants.

How do I upgrade the Infinix Hot 2 X510 to Android 6 (Marshmallow)

Method A: OTA update

Ensure the phone is not rooted and is running on stock recovery (see the procedure on how to return to stock ROM below)

On the phone, navigate to Settings > About > System updates > Tap Check for update

Download and install all the OTA updates you get till the Marshmallow update pops up

Wait till the update is downloaded, it should be about 640MB

Tap Restart & Install

The phone should reboot into recovery, update then reboot normally

Note that the update is currently rolling out and might not be available for your device as at the time of this publication.

Method B: Manual (stock recovery)

Ensure to backup your contacts and other important stuff before you proceed